On the thrilling final day of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Indian shooters continued their impressive performance by clinching another gold medal in the men’s trap event. Prithviraj Tondaiman, Kynan Chenai, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu combined their skills to set a new Games record with a remarkable score of 361 in the qualifications, solidifying their place at the top of the podium.
The Indian triumvirate’s outstanding performance left them ahead of the silver medalists, Kuwait’s Khaled Almudhaf, Talal Alrashidi, and Abdulrahman Alfaihan, who achieved a score of 359. Meanwhile, the host nation, China, represented by Yuhao Guo, Ying Qi, and Yuhao Wang, secured the bronze medal with a score of 354.
Furthermore, Kynan Chenai, with a score of 122, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu, with a score of 120, secured their spots in the individual final, adding to India’s remarkable presence in the competition.
With this latest victory, Indian shooters have amassed an impressive total of 21 medals, including seven golds, during the 2023 Asian Games. This achievement surpasses their performance in the previous edition of the continental showpiece, where India secured nine medals (two gold, four silver, and three bronze). The Indian shooting contingent’s remarkable success underscores their dominance and prowess on the international stage.